College students in Panama City Beach for Spring Break

Some say Panama City Beach's Spring Break reputation is still attracting college students to the area. However, some business owners say it's a different type of crowd that's drawn to the beach this year. College students may not be swarming...

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It’s official: Incubus, Sublime to headline SandJam

Organizers announced Friday that Incubus, Sublime with Rome and Fitz and the Tantrums will headline the inaugural SandJam in Panama City Beach. Other featured artists include Capital Cities, St. Lucia, and 20 more artists that will be announced later. “We’re really...

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9 PCB Spring Break laws to know in 2018

The following laws will be enforced as “zero tolerance” Spring Break ordinances during March 2018 in Panama City Beach. 1. No possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages on the sandy beach during the month of March. 2. No possession or consumption...

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Senate bill would remove short-term rental rules

Panama City Beach would be forced to allow short-term rentals in single-family neighborhoods where they currently are banned if a bill filed in the Florida Senate passes. And although it’s early in the legislative process, city officials say that’s a...

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Billboard names Gulf Coast Jam to top 10 festivals

The Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam has rocked the headlines of several publications in recent years, and it scored a new honor in December when Billboard Magazine named it one of the top 10 country music festivals in America. The honor...

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Early reports suggest PCB tourism on rise

A preliminary visitor profile report — presented at a combined Bay County Tourist Development Council (TDC) and Panama City Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau meeting on Tuesday — showed Panama City Beach is still a popular destination for visitors. The...

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Judge rules in favor of city vs. scooter company

Panama City Beach city officials are standing by their decision to eventually ban rental scooters in the city by enforcing two ordinances that impact the use of rental scooters, but they aren't doing so without a challenge. In June, the...

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PCB sets regulations for wooden chairs on beach

The Beach City Council voted Thursday to approve regulations for beach chairs that will go into effect in 2020. The regulations will prohibit wooden beach chairs from being left on the beach overnight after Oct. 31, 2020. Mayor Mike Thomas...

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Panama City Beach TDC approves sports park cost

For the past few years, a multi-million dollar sports park has been in the works to break ground in Panama City Beach. At Thursday morning's Tourist Development Council meeting council members took a big step forward with the sports...

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Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport announces enhanced 2018 summer flights

 Although the holiday season is upon us, it's never too early to start thinking about your summer travel plans. Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) announced its 2018 summer flight schedule with non-stop and direct flights. The schedule will begin June...

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